Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a major milestone in education after being declared a fully literate Union Territory under the Centre’s ULLAS–New India Literacy Programme. The recognition follows sustained efforts to improve adult literacy, with the UT crossing the benchmark prescribed by the Ministry of Education for full literacy status. Officials said the achievement reflects the combined contribution of teachers, volunteers, local communities and the School Education Department in bringing non-literate adults into the education system. The accomplishment is expected to strengthen lifelong learning, digital and financial literacy, while supporting the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The government described the development as a significant step towards inclusive and equitable education for all.
